If you are wondering about what the history of the small town of Mariposa could possibly be, you’ll get all the answers you’re looking and even more amazing stories at the Mariposa Museum and History Center. The museum was founded in 1957 and is a non-profit corporation run by the passion and love of volunteers. Dubbed the “Best Little Museum of Its Size West of the Mississippi” by none other than the Smithsonian Institution, the museum and history center portrays with great detail and authenticity the history and lifestyle of Mariposa County from the era of Native Americans up until the modern age.

5119 Jessie Street, Mariposa, California 95338, Phone: 209-966-2924

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